Canadian had been second overall starting today’s stage The Garmin Sharp team is facing a nervous time as it awaits a medical update on Ryder Hesjedal, who has crashed out of the Tour de Suisse. The American team is hoping […]
“This is completely false and incomprehensible” Armand Mégret, the doctor of the anti-doping group MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) has strongly denied Europcar’s claim that he gave a green light to Pierre Roland to continue in the Critérium du […]
Despite quiet Dauphiné, Spaniard insists he’s happy with his sensations and progress Although Alberto Contador had a muted showing in the Critérium du Dauphiné, finishing tenth overall after holding back to help his team-mate Michael Rogers on the last day, […]
Reels in Hesjedal with 500m to go on punchy summit finish Bauke Mollema (Blanco) bided his time on the final 16km climb in stage two of the Tour de Suisse, and his patience and timely attack resulted in the victory […]
Team Sky’s late acceleration pushes Michael Rogers off the podium Chris Froome (Team Sky) made the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné well and truly his own with a late acceleration on the final climb of the final stage, between Sisteron and […]
Danish rider ‘very optimistic ahead of the Tour de France’ Jakob Fuglsang may have appeared to be the strongest in the two man break which decided the victory on yesterday’s seventh stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, but the Dane […]
“Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence” Although he downplayed his chances somewhat before yesterday’s time trial, saying that he hadn’t done much specialist training this year and was thus unsure of his chances, Fabian Cancellara […]
Dauphiné winner now looks ahead to the Tour de France with teammate Richie Porte With his victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Chris Froome (Team Sky) has further emphasised his position as favourite for the upcoming Tour de France. The […]
UEC honorary president claims McQuaid offered UCI position to Makarov in exchange for his support Responding to a communication sent by Pat McQuaid to the national federations on June 5th which cast doubts over his ethics, European Cycling Union (UEC) […]
German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain The effects of the head injury suffered by Ina Yoko Teutenberg three months ago continue to affect her 2013 season, with the Specialized lululemon rider now accepting that it would be […]
First year pro retains lead in best young rider contest Although he cracked today under the pressure exerted by Alberto Contador on the penultimate climb of the day, the Col du Noyer, and lost his third place in the general […]
Australian takes yellow jersey with first ever European victory Cameron Meyer (Orica-GreenEdge) blitzed to his first ever victory in Europe in the 8.1km opening time trial of the 2013 Tour de Suisse. The 25-year-old Australian, who set off in the […]
Rogers deposes Dennis in battle for GC podium spot Weeping for joy after the finish, Samuel Sanchez showed strong emotion when he won a two man gallop to take the penultimate stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Superdévoluy. The […]
Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be competitive Continuing his buildup to what he hopes will be a successful second Tour de France for him, Dan Martin has said that he believes he could ride […]
Swiss rider elaborates on reason for missing Tour de France Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) may be a four time world champion against the clock, but he has downplayed his prospects of victory in Saturday’s 8.2 kilometre time trial at the Tour […]
Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court action As an important June 15th vote nears for Cycling Ireland’s clubs in relation to the proposed Irish nomination of Pat McQuaid for a third term as UCI president, […]
Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in France Previous murmurings that Fabian Cancellara might forego the Tour de France were followed by confirmation of that today, with the former stage winner and yellow jersey wearer saying he would […]
German riders commit to two more years with the Belgian Cycling Project André Greipel and Marcel Sieberg have both renewed their contracts with Lotto-Belisol, committing to the team for another two years. The two German riders have ridden for the […]
